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British Land’s leasing jump fuels UK dividend hunt as Legal & General’s 8% yield grabs attention

British Land’s leasing jump fuels UK dividend hunt as Legal & General’s 8% yield grabs attention

British Land signed 882,000 sq ft of leases in the third quarter, 8.5% above estimated rental value, and kept its earnings forecast. The company reported 1.8 million sq ft under offer and said retail park occupancy stands at 99%. UK inflation rose in December, but analysts expect the Bank of England to cut rates three times this year. Investors remain cautious about dividend risks despite British Land’s 5.5% yield.
22 January 2026
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UK Stock Market Opening Preview for 4 December 2025: FTSE 100 Outlook, Key Data and Stocks to Watch

UK Stock Market Opening Preview for 4 December 2025: FTSE 100 Outlook, Key Data and Stocks to Watch

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.1% on December 3, with miners rising on record copper prices and banks falling after the FCA said it will resume handling motor-finance mis-selling complaints in May 2026. WPP will exit the FTSE 100, replaced by British Land. Sainsbury dropped over 4% after Qatar’s wealth fund moved to cut its stake. UK services PMI slipped to 51.3 in November, signaling slower growth.
3 December 2025
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  • Ushio Raises Full-Year Profit Forecast on Cost Cuts, Chip Market Recovery, and Weak Yen
    March 20, 2026, 12:44 AM EDT. Ushio Inc. raised its consolidated full-year forecast for fiscal 2026, projecting net sales of ¥175 billion and operating profit of ¥11.5 billion. The company cited successful structural reforms that cut fixed costs, a recovering semiconductor market boosting demand for light sources, and a weaker yen as key drivers. Ushio's profit attributable to owners now stands at ¥7.5 billion, showing double-digit growth from prior estimates. The impact of its recent acquisition of ams-OSRAM's lamp business remains under review. The forecast upgrade reflects strong earnings improvements and rising market sentiment, with analysts maintaining a Buy rating and a ¥3,570 price target for the Tokyo-listed lighting and optical tech firm.
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